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May 10, 1960Paul Hewson, better known as U2 vocalist Bono, is born in Dublin, Ireland. A friend of Johnny Cash, he records "Dreaming With Tears In My Eyes" for the 1997 album "The Songs Of Jimmie Rodgers: A Tribute"Jan 23, 1989Virgin releases Roy Orbison's album "Mystery Girl," with guest appearances by Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bono and Jeff LynneAug 11, 1992Epic releases the soundtrack to "Honeymoon In Vegas," featuring Elvis Presley remakes by Trisha Yearwood, Ricky Van Shelton, Dwight Yoakam, Travis Tritt, Willie Nelson, Amy Grant, Billy Joel, Vince Gill, Bono and John Mellencamp, among othersOct 6, 1992The "Honeymoon In Vegas" soundtrack earns a gold album from the RIAA. It features Elvis Presley songs remade by Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Bono, Ricky Van Shelton, Trisha Yearwood, Travis Tritt, Amy Grant, John Mellencamp, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill and othersFeb 11, 1993Johnny Cash records vocals for the Old Testament-inspired "The Wanderer" with U2 in Dublin, Ireland, for the rock band's album "Zooropa"Jul 6, 1993Island releases U2's album "Zooropa," with an appearance by Johnny CashNov 25, 1994The CBS-TV special "Sinatra Duets" finds Willie Nelson singing "A Foggy Day" with Frank Sinatra. Also appearing: Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Bono and Neil DiamondMar 7, 1995The "Honeymoon In Vegas" soundtrack earns a platinum award from the RIAA. The album features remakes of Elvis Presley songs by Trisha Yearwood, Willie Nelson, Billy Joel, Travis Tritt, Ricky Van Shelton, Bono, Dwight Yoakam, Amy Grant and Vince Gill, among othersAug 19, 1997Egyptian Records releases "The Songs Of Jimmie Rodgers: A Tribute." Among the 14 tracks: Bono's "Dreaming With Tears In My Eyes," Bob Dylan's "My Blue-Eyed Jane" and Willie Nelson's "Peach Pickin' Time Down In Georgia"Dec 4, 2001Interscope releases "America: A Tribute To Heroes," with live performances from The Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, Faith Hill, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, U2, Sting, Billy Joel, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow and Paul Simon, among others
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